As expected, the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft featured multiple trades and surprises. The same is expected for Day 2, which takes place on Friday and gets underway at 7 p.m. ET. Several top prospects, including some projected as first-round picks, are still available.
Below we examine a new 2026 NFL mock draft, one that projects each selection in Rounds 2 and 3, from the San Francisco 49ers at No. 33 to the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 100.
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With a heavy run on offensive tackles, the 49ers slide back and land a first-round talent at the top of the second round while acquiring more draft selections. Had he not torn an ACL that forced him to miss the entire 2025 season, McCoy would have likely been a first-round pick. But now some NFL docs are worried about a potential degenerative knee condition too. If healthy, McCoy has CB1 potential, so it’s great value here at 33.
The Cardinals don’t get to solidify their offensive line or grab their potential QB of the future, so they stick with the best player available mantra. Love will help transcend the offense. C.J. Allen will do the same on defense, giving the Cards a linebacker capable of covering sideline to sideline.
Perhaps not liking their options at the end of the first or just believing they could still land one of their top targgets at 35, the Bills slide back a bit and still provide a big boost to their defense. McNeil-Warren was widely expected to be a first-round pick, yet the 6-foot-3 safety is somehow still on the board.
Now that they have Fernando Mendoza, it’s time the Raiders supply him with a strong supporting cast. While Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty will relieve pressure, the Raiders need a reliable go-to receiver. At 6-foot-4, Boston will be hard to miss, and he’ll give Mendoza or Kirk Cousins a big target for the red zone.
He won’t replace Dexter Lawrence as a pass-rusher, but adding Arvell Reese helps in that area. Meanwhile, the Giants land arguably the best run-stuffing defensive tackle in the draft with Kayden McDonald. There’s upside for him to develop into an above-average pass-rusher too.
The Texans are in desperate need of improved play from their nose tackles. Enter Lee Hunter, who’s a stout run defender that may not offer much on pass-rushing downs early on. Yet, Hunter uses strong hands to create havoc in the backfield, which should help him find an immediate role with Houston.
Myles Garrett is coming off a record-setting season. Imagine how much more effective he could be if he wasn’t facing frequent double-teams? T.J. Parker won’t just show up on passing downs, he’ll also make plays behind the line of scrimmage on rushing downs as well.
The Chiefs boost Patrick Mahomes‘ supporting cast in the early second with a 6-foot-2, 220-pound receiver who clocked a 4.4-second 40 yard dash. As someone who is quick, yet can generate YAC, there’s WR1 potential here for Bell in Kansas City.
The Bengals traded their first-round pick for an impact defender. Now it’s time to get Joe Burrow more help in the form of a more stable offensive interior. Emmanuel Pregnon is a very powerful blocker who should quickly develop into a sturdy pass protector.
The Saints wasted no time getting Tyler Shough a weapon in the first round. But with Cameron Jordan still unsigned in free agency, the Saints really need another top-notch pass-rusher. Howell is a quick, bendy pass-rusher who has a high ceiling, posting two seasons with 9.5 or more sacks in college.
An outside candidate to land at the end of the first, the Dolphins are thrilled to land Zion Young at 43, whom they were likely considering at 27 too. Young has a high floor as a run-stuffer, and there’s an even higher ceiling the 6-foot-6, 265-pound athlete could unlock as a pass-rusher too.
The New York Jets are having a fantastic NFL Draft, which is to be expected when you make three first-round picks. They’d be doing more jumping jacks if Colton Hood, a late-first-round talent, fell to 44. The feisty 6-foot cornerback would certainly be one of Aaron Glenn’s favorites thanks to his physicality and desire to never back down.
Empowering Lamar Jackson is the theme here. Baltimore already reinforced the offensive interior after losing Tyler Linderbaum. Now it’s time to get the former NFL MVP a reliable weapon who can be used all over the field. Bernard won’t wow anyone with any of his athletic measurables, but he does everything well.
There was some talk that the Bucs could address the MLB spot vacated by Lavonte David in the first round, but they understandably took Rueben Bain instead. However, now one could argue that Tampa Bay still gets the second-best linebacker prospect in Jacob Rodriguez who boasts a very high IQ as someone who’s played multiple positions (even QB).
After trading their first-round pick for Sauce Garder, this is the Colts’ first selection and they use it to strengthen a defense that fell apart down the stretch last season. Hill packs a punch at 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, yet he has the speed (4.51 40 time) to make explosive plays too.
Atlanta’s first selection after last year’s James Pearce trade addresses one of the Falcons’ biggest weaknesses. Miller learned from the likes of Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, and his non-stop motor will serve him well at the next level too.
The Vikings made a surprise pick, addressing arguably their greatest need in the first. Now they find a fix for their other glaring need. Stukes was mentioned as a fast draft riser and potential first-round pick, and coaches love his positional versatility. The 6-foot-2, defensive back is battle-tested covering the slot, and he clocked a freakish 4.33-second 40 time.